I want to share a few quick thoughts about this Back-to-School season. It’s almost a rite of passage here, isn’t it? New shoes, new backpack, new class schedule – so much hope and … Continue reading
(collected from the internet, conversations, and a couple of decades of living it)
1. “Socialization? That is why I homeschool.”
2. “Quit interrupting my kid at her dance … Continue reading
Structure is another one of those words that gets misused. People say that kids need structure – and then take it too far. Kids don’t need their whole lives structured. … Continue reading
For years, we’ve heard other parents say,
And they wander away shaking their head, as if you’ve already lost some battle.
True, the teenage years are full of heightened emotions, raging hormones, … Continue reading
I know. Some of these seem like total blasphemy. That’s because we’ve been sold a bill of goods that simply isn’t true. But these are the facts. And now that you … Continue reading
It’s all about the “learning”, right? We hear that all the time. And it’s true!
But it’s also about the UNlearning! And homeschooling moms seem to have the biggest challenges in this … Continue reading
My husband, Ron, wrote this for Skyler Collins’ book, Unschooling Dads. I wouldn’t really call Ron a dad who was super outspoken about unschooling. He always shied away from conversations on the topic when … Continue reading
Hey there!!Whew! You wrapped up another school year and I know some of you are wondering if you’ve really got it in you to do this all over … Continue reading
These five tips will help you no matter what you face on your homeschooling journey – and beyond, really. Sometimes we can get so caught up in … Continue reading
When people begin to homeschool in a less-traditional way, they often worry if they are doing enough, providing enough, educating enough. Good parents worry about that all the time – in non-academic ways … Continue reading
